Exploration of fabric typology for interior furnishings with reference to regional textile products of Pakistan

Abstract

The fabric is one of the core elements of interior design. The fabrics are important in interior design because they are everywhere and needed by everyone, that helps to attain perfection in design. Many decorations include textiles with interesting patterns, and artists create the images on those textiles. Pakistan has a rich culture and crafts which are deeply rooted in interior textiles in the form of use of colors, designs, materials, and of course the minds which combine them to a memorable piece. The purpose of the study is to find out the use of fabric as a textile product in the interior and to find out the best type of design, texture, color, and pattern in textiles interiors as a fabric. The data are depicted through pictures taken form homes and interviews of house ladies also helped to find out choices for interior textiles. The survey of household textiles concluded that a variety of color, design, and texture is available in fabrics, household ladies preferably use cotton, linen, wool, viscose, polyester, leather, and nylon blends. The fabrics are selected according to the regional suitability, cost, durability, comfort, and aesthetic properties. The bedsheet, pillows, cushions, curtains, towels, wall hangings and coverings, dining sheets, and lamps are popular fabric products in home textiles. The other consideration was for end-use, cost, durability, comfort, and aesthetic properties. Pakistan must promote national products because of its unique design, quality, durability, and low price.